FENTON CONSTRUCTION INC
SIOUX CITY, IA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 16 days Feb 9, 2026 → Feb 25, 2026
- Common (Property) gap · 30 days Inactive Feb 3, 2014 → reinstated Mar 5, 2014
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FENTON CONSTRUCTION INC (USDOT 1759940) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): CASEY FENTON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 16 days — Feb 9, 2026 → Feb 25, 2026 • Common (Property) gap · 30 days — Inactive Feb 3, 2014 → reinstated Mar 5, 2014 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1759940/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 58/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 58/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 75% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89176 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No active policies on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 42.86% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FENTON CONSTRUCTION INC is a motor carrier based in SIOUX CITY, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1759940. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 75.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
FENTON CONSTRUCTION INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Sioux City, IA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 80% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (5) and IA (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (62.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, Smithco, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,176 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 3, 2014 to Mar 5, 2014 (30 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 9, 2026 to Feb 25, 2026 (16 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.80 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 9.42 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86180939 | Oct 27, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86030346 | Oct 13, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55C2-B, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 85505610 | Aug 12, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 85087273 | Jun 30, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84783590 | May 27, 2025 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 83465499 | Dec 19, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82757258 | Sep 24, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81899128 | Jun 18, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2 | No |
| 81887350 | Jun 14, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81392181 | Apr 19, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2 | No |
| 81347345 | Apr 15, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81362773 | Apr 13, 2024 | IA | 3 | NB I-29 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78938456 | Jun 19, 2023 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.110(c) | Yes |
| 78938150 | Jun 7, 2023 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC719025 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2014 | MC719025-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 30, 2013 | MC719025 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jul 28, 2010 | MC719025-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA870180577 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 16 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 9, 2026 to Feb 25, 2026 | ||||||
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT34609A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976071021 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-017422-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60527859 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2021 | Feb 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60527859 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60500280 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60500280 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Feb 5, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60476223 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2016 | Feb 23, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60476223 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60400884 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2014 | Jun 15, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60400884 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2014 | May 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60400884 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2011 | Feb 3, 2014 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60380289 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2010 | Apr 6, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60380289 | CARGO | — | Jul 8, 2010 | Apr 6, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60380289 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2010 | Feb 15, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 4, 2026insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 9, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 9, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 16 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 25, 2026)
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 2, 2024
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 4, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 25, 2022
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Jan 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 5, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 23, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 15, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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May 25, 2016
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May 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 3, 2014
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Feb 3, 2014insuranceNAMECHG — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 3, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 3, 2014authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 30 days (through Mar 5, 2014)
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Apr 6, 2011insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 6, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 21, 2011
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Feb 15, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 7 | 3 |
| JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY | SD | 2 | 1 |
| NB I-29 | IA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(c) | Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC719025
common · INACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify FENTON CONSTRUCTION INC
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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